JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Lecturer in Operations and
Logistics Management
POST NO:
BM3142
REPORTS TO:
Subject Group Leader
GRADE:
Academic Grade 2
DATE:
October 2011
Context
The University of Lincoln is an ambitious institution with high aspirations and a rapidly
improving profile that seeks to be a leading UK University by 2015. Its strategy is to
combine outstanding research with research-engaged teaching and learning, and practice
useful to the wider community.
The Lincoln Business School, which in December 2010 moved into a newly customised
building located on the stunning modern campus in the heart of the historic city of Lincoln,
is culturally diverse, internationally minded, and committed to providing an educational
experience that enhances employability and enables people and businesses to create
successful and responsible futures.
The School is a great success for the University. With outstanding scores in the 2011
National Student Survey, including first place nationally in Accounting for the third year
running, and by recording a ranking of 51/112 for Business Studies in the 2010 Times
Good University Guide and 33/112 for Business and Management Studies in the 2011
Guardian University Guide, the School is playing a lead role in helping the University
achieve some of the its key strategic priorities.
The continued success of the School will be driven by its academic community. Its high
quality undergraduate programmes are evolving to enhance research-engaged education.
It is introducing further Master’s level programmes for international and European
students. The School is expanding its external income generation through corporate and
professional programmes in the new Lincolnshire Leadership and Management Centre,
which is located in the Faculty of Business and Law, as well as through funded research,
consultancy and international student recruitment.
The Lincoln Business School is ambitious to build on its achievements in the 2008 RAE
and its large ESRC-recognised doctoral programme by raising the standard of research
output, increasing the number of research-active staff and making explicit the impact of its
research on business and society.
Job Purpose
General:
To work with colleagues on curriculum development and the advancement of relevant
discipline areas within the University
To deliver teaching over a range of modules within an established programme.
To undertake student tutoring and support
To contribute to the research profile of the School
To carry out a limited number of additional activities in support of the academic work of
the School
Specific to this post upon appointment:
The successful applicant will be a student-centred team-player who can contribute to
teaching, research and enterprise activities in operations management, logistics
management and strategic management on a range of undergraduate and postgraduate
programmes including BA (Hons) Business Studies, MBA and MSc Logistics
Management.
The person will join the Strategy, Operations and Logistics Management Subject group.
The group’s activities include work-based management degrees and the MSc Logistics
Management, which is offered as an open programme and also in partnership with the
Defence College of Logistics and Personnel Administration at RAF Cranwell.
Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities of a Lecturer may change over time according to the development
needs of the School and the individual. In general a Lecturer can expect to undertake any
of the following:
Teaching and Learning Support
To engage in teaching on undergraduate and/or postgraduate level programmes as
determined by the Head of School. The range of teaching duties may change from time to
time.
Contribute to the design, content and delivery of specific areas of teaching and learning
and to the quality of teaching delivered.
Collaborate with colleagues in the continuous review and development of the School’s
programmes
Take responsibility for the co-ordination of modules when appropriate to do so and after
gaining sufficient relevant experience.
Work in accordance with University policies and procedures to undertake assessment of
students’ work and give feedback.
Research and scholarly activity
Make a contribution to the research profile of the School or Faculty and pursue a personal
research programme consistent with the School’s research priorities
Collaborate in research activities and initiatives with colleagues in and beyond the School
if appropriate
Engage in subject professional and pedagogy research as required to support teaching
activities
Ensure that outcomes of research and scholarly activity are appropriately disseminated in
peer reviewed outlets
Apply for grant funding and manage, as appropriate, any grants which are secured.
Teamworking
Work as a member of a team, collaborating on curriculum development and contributing to
School meetings.
Begin to co-ordinate the work of others when appropriate through taking responsibility for
module co-ordination
Liaison and Networking
Establish contacts within the wider community where possible and begin to form
relationships for future collaboration.
Develop links with relevant professional bodies and academic groups
Develop involvement in academic activities with industry and other external partners
Take part in relevant internal committees and working groups
Liaise with subject librarians, central timetabling and other services to ensure resources
available are appropriately deployed.
Student Support
Act as academic tutor to students as allocated by the Head of School and act as first line
contact for them for advice and support on academic matters, ensuring that students are
directed to relevant support services when necessary.
Take part in the supervision of research degree students as appropriate
Supervise student projects and placements as appropriate
Other
Carry out specific School roles and functions as may reasonably be required – these
being relatively limited in order to allow the role holder to take advantage of planned
developmental and research opportunities
Assist in student recruitment activities, including interviews, open days and external
recruitment events
Engage in appropriate training programmes in the University
Actively follow and promote University policies
Participate in the staff appraisal scheme
Undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested and that are commensurate with
the nature and grade of the post.
Key Working Relationships
Internal
Dean of Faculty
Head of School
Faculty Senior Academic Managers
School academic, administrative and technical staff
Support Services Staff
External
Relevant academic and professional groups
Relevant national, regional and international networks
External examiners
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN - PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title:
Lecturer in Operations and Logistics Management
Post Number: BM3138
Date: October 2011
Selection Criteria
Knowledge and qualifications:
 Good relevant honours degree or equivalent
 Completed PhD (or a PhD near to completion) in a relevant
discipline or equivalent (for example equivalent research or
record of professional achievement)
 Evidence of continuing professional development
 Developing depth and breadth of subject understanding
 Teaching qualification
 Knowledge of Higher Education
Experience:
 Teaching in Higher Education
 Curriculum development
 Development and innovation of teaching and learning
methods
 Interdisciplinary work relevant to the School
Skills:
 Ability to develop excellent teaching and assessment skills
across the range of taught levels offered
 Ability to contribute to curriculum development
 Ability to support students in their study through academic
counselling
 Potential to develop a research profile
 Ability to work on own initiative
Personal Qualities:
 Enthusiasm
 Commitment
 Team working
 Good interpersonal skills
 Flexibility and adaptability
Essential
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Essential Requirements are those, without which, a candidate would not be able to do
the job.
Desirable Requirements are those which would be useful for the postholder to possess
and will be considered when more than one applicant meets the essential requirements.